英汉习语的文化差异及翻译

习语是某一语言在使用过程中形成的独特的固定的表达方式。英汉两种语言历史悠久,包含大量的习语。由于地理、历史、宗教信仰、生活习俗等方面的差异,英汉习语承载着不同的民族特色和文化信息。它们与文化传统紧密联系,不可分割。习语中的文化因素往往是翻译中的难点。语用学理论的广泛应用为英语习语的翻译提供了独特视角,同时也有助于分析英汉习语中所体现的英汉文化差异,提出根据具体的语境采用具体的翻译方法。

The Cultural Difference and Translation of English and Chinese Idioms

Idioms are fixed expression formed in the process of language use.Both Chinese and English language enjoy a long history and include a large number of idioms.Because of the differences in the aspects of geography,history,religious belief and living customs,both kinds of idioms carry different national characteristics and cultural information,which are closely related to their cultural traditions.Culture is the difficult part in the translation of idioms.The wide use of pragmatics offers a unique view into the translation of with Chinese and English idioms,and meanahile,is helpful to analyze the cultural differences found in both the idioms and adopt corresponding methods of translation in accordance with specific language environment.